Fitness
Overhead Carry Strength
Overhead carries walk with a weight locked out above the head, building shoulder stability, rib control, and trunk endurance under real-world vertical load.
Overhead carries walk with a weight locked out above the head, building shoulder stability, rib control, and trunk endurance under real-world vertical load. Wrist stacks over shoulder and hip; biceps stay near the ear without shrugging.
Use kettlebells or dumbbells before barbells if overhead tolerance is still developing. Short distances with perfect lockout beat wobbly long walks.
Stop if anterior shoulder pain or numbness appears.
Common questions
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What weight should I use for overhead carries?
Start light—often half of what you strict press for five reps—and add load only when every step stays stacked.
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How far should I walk?
Twenty to forty meters per arm or set is a common starting point before increasing distance or load.
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